Purdue Experts in VP Information Technology

Laura L. Arns Professor, Computer Graphics Technology Associate director and research scientist, Envision Center for Data Perceptualization Arns' research interests are in the areas of applied virtual environments, human factors in virtual reality, and virtual reality usability. Current research projects include: the use of portable, inexpensive VR technology for teaching and understanding convection flow in the Earth's mantle; and AGJuggler, a toolkit for shared virtual environments via

Jon C. Aull Director, College of Technology at Indianapolis Aull is the director of the College of Technology locations at Indianapolis and West Lafayette. He oversees operations at both locations, which serve the educational and work force training needs for 10 Indiana counties and includes a combined enrollment of more than 300 students. Prior to this appointment in 2007

Zarjon Baha Professor, building construction management Baha has expertise in materials analysis, particularly concrete. He has a special interest in issues related to Afghanistan

Gary R. Bertoline Distinguished Professor of Computer Graphics Technology Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Research, College of Technology Bertoline is an expert on information technology, computer graphics and cyberinfrastructure. His research interests are in immersive environments, distributed rendering, and campus cyberinfrastructure. He has authored and co-authored eight textbooks in the areas of computer-aided design and engineering design graphics. He is currently the engineering and technical graphics series adviser

Michael M. Beyerlein Professor, organizational leadership and supervision Head, Department of Organizational Leadership and Supervision Beyerlein's research interests include all aspects of work teams and collaborative work systems, organization design and transformation, creativity/innovation and the learning organization. Before coming to Purdue, he was director of the Center for Collaborative Organizations and professor of industrial/organizational psychology at the University of North Texas. Beyerlein has

Jeffrey L. Brewer Associate professor, computer technology Brewer's teaching and scholarly interests are in systems analysis and design, computer-aided software engineering, rapid application development, agile development methodologies and industrial technology project management. Prior to accepting a teaching position at Purdue, Brewer spent 29 years working in different industry environments, which include specialty retail, manufacturing and most recently

John P. Campbell Associate vice president, Rosen Center for Advanced Computing Campbell is responsible for the management and direction of the research component of information Technology at Purdue (ITaP). The Rosen Center is a research computing center named in memory of Saul Rosen, director of Purdue's Computing Center from 1968 to 1987. The area serves as the research arm of ITaP

Thomas K. Capozzoli Associate professor, organizational leadership and supervision, statewide technology program, Kokomo Prior to his appointment, Capozzoli had thirty years of industrial experience with General Motors Corporation. He had various assignments in management, labor relations and internal consulting that gave him real world experience that has been integrated into teaching. While with General Motors, he was given the opportunity to start two

Thomas Q. Carney Professor, aviation technology Carney's primary areas of interest include aviation meteorology, high-performance turbine operations, high-altitude flight and corporate flight department management. His primary areas of interest in atmospheric science include aviation meteorology and the impact of weather on aviation operations. He is the author, or co-author, of more than 97 publications and presentations

Patrick E. Connolly Associate professor, computer graphics Connolly specializes in solid modeling applications, visualization techniques, learning styles, and distance learning. He has industry experience in computer applications and design, computer-aided education software support, and customer service management. Connolly is currently a member of the American Society for Engineering Education, the American Design Drafting Association and the Engineering

Clark A. Cory Associate professor, computer graphics Clark specializes in architectural and construction graphic communication and visualization. Currently, he is developing a construction graphics communication specialty area at Purdue. Clark is a consultant for industrial companies such as Boise Cascade and Argos Systems Inc

Robert F. Cox Professor, building construction management Head, Department of Building Construction Management Cox's work includes the proposal of Internet-based technologies to address owner concerns and improve the overall construction delivery process. His mission for the department of building construction technology focuses on the comprehensive preparation of students for a lifelong, challenging and rewarding career in the construction industry. He came to Purdue

Wesley G. Crawford Professor, building construction management Crawford has extensive experience in areas of construction layout, field engineering and construction surveying. He developed an illustrated step-by-step textbook on construction surveying and layout for construction students and industry professionals

Melissa J. Dark Associate professor, computer and information technology Assistant dean, planning and research, College of Technology Melissa Dark was born in Muncie, Ind., and received her Ph.D. in educational technology from Purdue in 2000. She currently serves as assistant dean for the College of Technology. Dark's research interests include computer and network security

Beverly J. Davis Associate professor, organizational leadership and supervision Davis' research includes technoism, a phrase she and a colleague termed. Technoism is the tendency towards suppressed skepticism and blind compliance with regards to the technology revolution. She has authored a book on technoism. How technology and technoism affect the workplace are also a few of her passions. In particular

Dennis R. Depew Professor, industrial technology Dean, College of Technology Depew's expertise includes quality improvement, productivity improvement and strategic management via technological advancements for the needs of business and industry. He has written more than 60 technical publications and has served as a technical consultant for Fortune 500 companies such as Alcoa Caterpillar and Subaru-Isuzu on the subject of quality

Kevin C. Dittman Associate professor, computer and information technology Dittman specializes in information systems analysis and design, case modeling methods, object-oriented methods and techniques, rapid application development, and project management. He is a member of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM); the Association for Information Technology Professionals (AITP); and the International Association for Computer Information Systems (IACIS

Michael J. Dyrenfurth Professor, industrial technology Dyrenfurth's work focuses on defining technological understanding and capability, learning communities, curriculum development, evaluation, and the definition of technological literacy. Professional development of teachers and faculty as well as research associated with the study, teaching and learning of technology has also characterized much of his work. His specialties include technology

Stephen Elliott Associate professor, industrial technology Director, Biometric Standards, Performance and Assurance Laboratory Elliott's research interests are in biometrics, signature verification, mobile computing, electronic and mobile commerce logistics, and supply-chain management. He is actively involved in testing facial recognition software that could be used in homeland security efforts to verify the identities of people boarding airplanes and in activities relating to biometric standards

Edward J. Evans Director of software services, IT infrastructure Evans is responsible for the managerial oversight of four functional groups for support of learning spaces within Information Technology. His key duties are to: provide leadership, creativity, and vision for the use of classroom technologies and learning spaces at Purdue; responsible for supporting and administering technology in all types of

John C. Finnegan Associate professor, computer graphics technology, New Albany Finnegan received his bachelor's degree in theatre at the University of Massachusetts concentrating in acting, directing and lighting design. His MFA is from The Ohio State University in performance. He also studied at the Advanced Center for Computer Art and Design at The Ohio State University focusing on three-dimensional computer

Richard (Mark) M. French Associate professor, mechanical engineering technology French's current research activities include musical acoustics, Taylor guitars, automotive noise and vibration, signal processing, optics and high-speed video. His areas of expertise include optical test methods, structural dynamics, acoustics and signal processing. He also teaches a guitar manufacturing class. He authored the book "Engineering the Guitar: Theory and Practice

James E. Goldman Professor, computer and information technology Associate department head, Computer and Information Technology Goldman's areas of research and publication are municipal telecommunications strategy, information technology economics and investment strategy, information security management, network security investment strategy, steganography, and application of high-performance computing to information security and cyber forensic problems. He founded the Telecommunications and Networking Technology (Network Engineering Technology) program at Purdue. He

Heather K. Hagg Assistant professor, industrial technology Director, Performance Improvement Programs, RCHE Hagg's expertise is in health systems redesign, "Lean" applications in healthcare, and "Lean" six sigma healthcare. She is the Director of Performance Improvements with the Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering

Alka R. Harriger Professor, computer and information technology Assistant head, computer and information technology Harriger's research interests include e-commerce and e-business, distance education, Web page development, and application development using a visual programming language. In 2005, she was one of 5 winners of a $5,000 grant from Purdue's Office of the Provost to create more service-learning projects, through which students use their classroom experience

Nathan W. Harter Professor, organizational leadership and supervision Harter's areas of expertise include U.S. politics, political philosophy, civic leadership, and leadership studies. He has a B.A. cum laude in both Philosophy and Political Science, and a J.D. magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, from Indiana University School of Law (Bloomington). Harter's work experience has included being Deputy

Robert J. Herrick Robert A. Hoffer Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology Head, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Herrick joined the Purdue faculty in 1983. Prior to Purdue, he taught at the University of Toledo and Western Michigan University. His area of specialization is in circuit analysis. Herrick has developed several courses on this topic. In 1993, Herrick received the university's highest teaching award. In 1998, the American

J. Michael Jacob George W. McNelly Distinguished Professor of Technology Jacob has expertise in electrical engineering technology with extensive experience in automated systems, supervision and electronics

Michael D Kane Associate professor, biomedical informatics Kane's research interests include the study of computational life sciences and bioinformatics associated with genetics and gene expression profiling. He is the lead genomic scientist at Bindley Bioscience Center in Purdue's Discovery Park. Kane formerly worked in research and development in the pharmacy and genomics/biotechnology industries. Kane received his

Richard D. Kopp Professor, computer graphics technology Richard Kopp's current areas of research include computer illustration and interactive multimedia. He has taught computer graphics technology for over eight years at New Albany and has won the 1996 Non-tenured Outstanding Faculty Award for Purdue's computer graphics technology department. Professor Kopp is a member of the Association for Computing

William G. Krug Associate professor, organizational leadership and supervision Krug specializes in technical skills and in leadership-supervisory skills training. He has provided leadership training to FBI Buildings, Fielders Choice Direct, Independent Electrical Contractors, Indiana Aggregate Association, the Plumbing, Heating Construction Contractors and Eaton Corp. He teaches courses on effective workplace management and can discuss the characteristics of different types

Scott L. Ksander Assistant professor, computer and information technology Chief Information Security Officer and Executive Director for IT Networks and Security Ksander is senior inforensics analyst and engineer with Information Technology at Purdue. In addition, he assists local law enforcement agencies and Purdue's Office of the Dean of Students with computer forensics in crimes and student conduct issues. As chief information security officer, Ksander's job responsibilities cover development and oversight of

Eric P. Kukula Visiting assistant professor, industrial technology Senior biometric researcher

N. Athula Kulatunga Associate professor, electrical and computer engineering technology Kulatunga teaches energy-related courses and studies ways companies can conserve energy. An electrical engineer, he brings together concepts of electrical and mechanical engineering technology and economics to help companies change their energy systems to save money and conserve energy. Kulatunga's research interests include using electronic controls to manage energy flow

Gregory C. Lasker Assistant professor, building construction management Lasker specializes in the area of health-care construction management and is responsible for the curriculum development for the health-care construction management undergraduate specialization in the Department of Building and Construction Management. He formerly owned his own construction business in Arkansas. He also was a professional football player, and was on

Gilbert W. Laware Associate professor, computer technology Laware works in the Computer Technology Department at South Bend/Elkhart. His interests include information systems strategy, project management, data analysis, database design, data warehousing, database technologies, metadata and knowledge management. Laware has done consulting work on data warehouse design and development, working on Erwin, Oracle and Cognos. He has

Chien-Tsung Lu Associate professor, aviation technology Lu's research and teaching areas cover air transportation, avaiation safety, safety management model, mishap analysis and prevention, and aviation law, policy, and regulations. He has had publications appear in International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies, Journal of Transport and Telecommunication and Public Works Management & Policy. Lu received a B.S. in

Kyle D. Lutes Associate professor, computer and information technology Lutes' teaching and scholarly interests cover all areas of software development, including programming languages, web application development, mobile computing, object-oriented programming (OOP), software engineering, client - server information systems, user interface design, and rapid application development (RAD). Prior to his current appointment at Purdue, he held various software development positions in

Julie R. Mariga Associate professor, computer technology Mariga's areas of concentration are system software, networking, groupware, Internet and Intranet collaboration, web-based conferencing and workflow, electronic mail and messaging, calendaring and scheduling, workflow, and automation. She is a member of the International Association for Computer Information Systems, the Information Resources Management Association, and the Association of Information Systems

Lorenzo D. Martino Visiting professor, computer and information technology Martino's current research is in the area of security and web services. He is focused on security, system integration, and the improvement of system usability as applied to healthcare and bioscience systems. He also has extensive experience using object-oriented systems in research and development projects and has co-authored a book

William (Gerry) G. McCartney Olga Oesterle England Professorship of Informaiton Technology; Associate professor, technology Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer McCartney oversees Information Technology at Purdue, known as ITaP, which is responsible for the planning and coordination of central computing and telecommunications systems on the West Lafayette campus, along with media production and distance-learning services. Previously McCartney was associate dean for technology at Purdue's Krannert School of Management. At Krannert

Michael L. Menefee Professor, organizational leadership and supervision Menefee has expertise in human resource management, labor relations, quality control, conflict management, safety, and management and employee training. He has published more than 80 articles in related journals and is the past president of the Southern Industrial Relations and Human Resource Association

Michael L. Menefee Professor, organizational leadership and supervision Menefee has expertise in human resource management, labor relations, quality control, conflict management, safety, and management and employee training. He has published more than 80 articles in related journals and is the past president of the Southern Industrial Relations and Human Resource Association

Philip J. Mick Assistant professor, aviation technology Mick has worked and taught in the aviation maintenance field since 1977. He can speak about the history, background and operations of the aviation industry as applied to aviation maintenance. Member of the National Technical Committee for Aviation Maintenance for the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America

Craig (L. Craig) L. Miller Professor, technical graphics Miller's primary professional responsibility is undergraduate and graduate instruction in engineering and technical graphics. He has been involved in industry/educational partnerships between the School of Technology at Purdue University and several different industries, primarily in instructional media design and training in product lifecycle management technologies. His teaching interest has

Richard Mislan Assistant professor, computer and information technology Mislan studies small-scale digital device forensics and artificial intelligence techniques for cyber forensics. He frequently works with law-enforcement investigators from around the world on extracting criminal evidence from cell phones and other digital devices

James L. Mohler Professor, computer graphics technology Mohler has been teaching in various capacities since 1991 and currently serves in the interactive multimedia specialization within the department. He is active in the development and delivery of courses related to multimedia and hypermedia production, human-computer interface design, and foundation courses such as introductory programming and raster imaging. Mohler

Khalid Moidu Associate professor, health information systems (health informatics) Moidu's current research interests include design and development of clinically acceptable systems, technical assessment of electronic health records and support for patients with "Information Therapy", for better understanding and compliance as well as integration of information systems in clinical workflow. His teaching interest is in training information technology professionals who

John H. Mott Continuing lecturer, Aviation Technology, Indianapolis Statewide Technology Mott's research interests are in the areas of statistical modeling of flight and airport operations, application of innovative electronics technology to flight operations and aircraft design, aviation management, aviation safety, aviation meteorology, and human factors. Prior to coming to Purdue, he was Engineering Manager for a firm in Birmingham, Alabama

Linda L. Naimi Assistant professor, organizational leandership and supervision Naimi specializes in global, legal, technological and ethical challenges of organizational leadership. Naimi received a bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of Cincinnati; a master's in elementary education from the University of Alabama- Birmingham; a master's and doctorate of education in administration, planning and social policy from Harvard

Michael S. Nolan Nolan specializes in aviation, aviation infrastructure, air-traffic control and control tower operation

Michael T. O'Hair Professor, electrical engineering technology Associate dean, Engagement, College of Technology O'Hair's interests include applied research, entrepreneurship, workforce development and technology transfer. He works to connect higher education with K-12 engagement work, mostly notably through Project Lead The Way. He also works on projects that connect higher education with applied research, workforce development and technology transfer in order to expand

Dale B. Oderman Associate professor, aviation technology Oderman specializes in air transportation, airline management, airline operations and aviation safety problems. He is a retired U.S. Air Force colonel who served in a variety of pilot and aviation staff positions at worldwide locations. Oderman has accumulated more than 4,400 hours in transport and trainer aircraft and simulators. In

Jo (Jody) A. Pierce Assistant professor, organizational leadership and supervision Pierce is an expert in problem-based learning, human resource and organizational development, organizational behavior, leadership, change management, conflict management, quality assurance, management, and training design. She has worked at Delco Remy, division of General Motors as supervisor of education and training, labor relations representative, associate organizational development consultant, general supervisor

Martin Pike Associate professor, mechanical engineering technology Pike has six years experience in design and development of industry mechanisms

Jack J. Purdum Assistant professor, computer technology Purdum is an expert in image processing, software development, numerous programming languages, and in determining economic loss from accidents or injuries. He is a best-selling author of more than a dozen programming books and holds a U.S. patent for imaging software he developed. Purdum was the president of a consulting

Randy R. Rapp Associate professor, building construction management technology Coordinator for Disaster Restoration and Reconstruction Specialization A new undergraduate specialization at Purdue University will help teach students how to manage situations that involve the restoration and reconstruction of buildings after disasters. The specialization in the Department of Building Construction Management will be offered beginning in the 2009 spring semester. It will be led by Randy R

Gilbert L. Rochon Associate Vice President, IT Collaborative Research and Engagement Rochon's main research interest is in satellite remote sensing for drought-related famine conditions in Sudan. He received a bachelor's degree from Xavier University, a master's in epidemiology and public health from Yale University and a doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

George E. Rogers Professor, industrial technology Coordinator, engineering/technology teacher education program Rogers' research interests include secondary technology education curriculum, the acceptance of technology education by the industrial education specialists, and the effective techniques and curriculum for technology instructors

Marcus (Marc) K. Rogers Professor, computer and information technology Rogers heads the College of Technology's efforts in computer forensics. He became a full-time associate professor in the Department of Computer Technology in 2004 after service as a research scientist with the Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS). Rogers is also a former police detective

Timothy D. Ropp Assistant professor, aeronautical engineering technology Ropp has taught in Aeronautical Technology at Purdue University since 2005 including courses in aviation safety and human factors. He currently teaches a senior level capstone course simulating airline level maintenance operations for large aircraft and incorporates research and development of safety management system risk management tools and hangar of

Ralph A. Schaffer Associate professor, industrial technology Director of Statewide Technology at New Albany, Greensburg and Columbus Andy Schaffer is the Director of the Purdue College of Technology at New Albany, Columbus, and Greensburg and Associate Professor of Industrial Technology. He earned his B.A. in organizational leadership and supervision " from Purdue; his M.A. in business administration from the University of Louisville, and his Ph.D. in business administration

Stewart W. Schreckengast Associate professor, aviation technology Schreckengast can speak about career opportunities in all phases of avaiation: marketing, point of sales, flight crew, air traffic, maintenance and airport operations. He is also an expert in aviation accident investiagation and human factors; risk management and systems safety; Open Skies for Africa; and aviation law and compliance with

Mark T. Schuver Interim Director, The Center for Professional Studies in Technology and Applied Research (PROSTAR), College of Technology Schuver markets and coordinates multiple cohort groups for adult professionals. He has had extensive experience with a Fortune 50 manufacturing company. In his career, he has been a buyer, staff engineer, project engineer, Sr. materials engineer, procurement manager, and product purchasing manager for Caterpillar, Inc. Schuver has been a past

Susan Scott Director of E-Learning, Indiana higher Education Telecommunication System Susan Scott is director of Resource Development and Management for the Indiana Higher Education Telecommunication System (IHETS). With IHETS since 1974, Scott is best known for shepherding development of the Indiana Partnership for Statewide Education (IPSE), which focuses on using technology for teaching and learning. With the IPSE, she helped

Bradley W. Skiles Director, Data Services and Administration

David L. Stanley Associate professor, aviation technology Curriculum chair, aeronautical technology Stanley currently teaches powerplant courses, including "Fundamentals of Powerplant Systems" and "Fundamentals of Powerplant Propulsion Systems". His research is directed at the use of blended fuels in present turbine engines

Merwyn L. Strate Assistant professor, organizational leadership and supervision (Richmond) Strate specializes in leadership development, instructional design, and career development. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska and joined the Purdue faculty in the fall of 2004

James M. Thom Associate professor, aviation technology Thom has expertise in aircraft propulsion systems, aviation safety, maintenance and design as well as aerospace manufacturing and marketing. He has experience with design reliability, maintenance, safety and cost analysis. He also provides consulting about aviation fuels. Thom directs minority recruiting efforts toward introducing women into technical careers in aerospace

Rodney C. Vandeveer Associate professor, organizational leadership and supervision Vandeveer researches partnerships between business and education and serves as a consultant on issues of leadership and supervisory training, lean process management and human resource management. He has 30 years of work experience in the areas of management, leadership, human resources and operations. Vandeveer has received numerous teaching awards, including

Mara H. Wasburn Associate professor, organizational leadership and supervision Wasburn is an expert on the power of mentoring, particularly the ways in which mentoring can help women in non-traditional occupations advance to leadership positions. She helped create a new team-based mentoring model called Strategic Collaboration (TM) which has the potential to revolutionize formal mentoring programs in business and academe

Thomas W. Wild Professor, aviation technology Wild is on the board of Professional Aviation Maintenance Association. He has researched cabin noise reduction

Jim L. Windle Professor, organizational leadership and supervision Windle's main focus has been developing the curriculum in the Department of Organizational Leadership and Supervision. He created such courses as human resources issues, conference leadership, applied leadership, occupational safety and health, leadership for lean enterprise, and leadership strategies for quality and productivity. He has been cited by the Indiana

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